All Obituaries

John Daniel Wood, Jr, age 92, of Buckingham, Virginia passed away on February 21, 2020. He was born on September 2, 1927, in Buckingham, Virginia, the son of the late John Daniel Wood Sr. and Annie Warsing Wood Davis.   After retiring from carpentry in the early 70s, he took pride in growing the biggest gardens and orchards possible. He also enjoyed making colorful bird houses and bird feeders, to which he gave away to countless family and friends.    In addition to his...

Arthur Holmes McGhee, 83, of New Canton, formerly from Bel Air, Maryland, was called home by our Savior on Wednesday, February 19, 2020.  He was born August 15, 1936 in Bluefield, West Virginia, to the late Reverend Albert and Margaret McGhee. Arthur was retired from the Chrysler Corporation with 30 years of employment.  He was also a veteran of the United State Air Force. Arthur joined the Pentecostal Holiness Church as a teenager and was an active member for 45 years in...

Nicholas Charles Stavrou, 68, of Winston Salem, NC, was called home by his saviour on Wednesday, February 12, 2020.  He was born March 1, 1951 to the late Nicholas Charles Stavrou and Mattilde Goetz Stavrou. Nicholas Stavrou’s love of people was confirmed by the many friendships made with every opportunity.  As a lover of nature and animals, he enjoyed time spent with friends and horses.  He faithfully attended Old Town Baptist Church. He will be remembered for the...

Dorothy S. Hudgins, 76, of New Canton passed peacefully on February 11, 2020.  She was born April 10, 1943 in Roanoke, a daughter of the late Ezra and Louise Marie Stultz.  She was preceded in death by her first husband, James Warren Dunnavant, Sr. and her second husband, Donald Leon Hudgins. Dottie was a graduate of Roanoke College with a B.A. in Education.  She began her teaching career at a two room school house in Appomattox County. She retired after 40 years as an...

James Douglas Davis, 73, of Dillwyn, passed peacefully at home on February 17, 2020.  He was born July 30, 1946, a son of the late Roy Matthew and Louise Hardiman Davis.  Jimmy retired as Beef Farm Manager with the Virginia Department of Corrections.  He was preceded in death by his wife, Patsy Allen Davis and daughter, Angela Davis Danley.   Jimmy is survived by daughter, Cynthia Davis Craft (Richard Wooten); sister, Hilda Griggs; brothers, Donnie Davis (Peggy) and...

Charles Ernest Amos, 91, of Scottsville passed peacefully February 12, 2020.  He was born January 10, 1929 in Buckingham County, a son of the late Charles and Dasey Amos.  He was preceded in death by his wife, Cora  Snoddy Amos, sisters,  Mary Gladys Rosen, Odelle Gee and Lillian A. Riddle and brothers, Edward Amos and Hubbard Amos. Charles is survived by numerous nieces and nephews. A graveside service with military honors and masonic rites will be held on Sunday,...

Bettie Ann Totty Hicks, 80, of Dillwyn, went peacefully home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, February 11, 2020. Bettie was devoted to her family, especially her husband of 57 years, the late Edward “Bootsie” Hicks. She is survived by a son, Robbie Hicks and wife Connie; four grandchildren, Derick, Travis (Sarah), Heather and Kevin Hicks; great-grandson Rhett and daughter-in-law, Denise Hicks Smith. Bettie was preceded in death by her husband; son, Edward “Eddie”...

Porter Dillon Taylor, 87, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loved ones on Monday, February 10, 2020.  Born May 25, 1932 in Craig County, he was the son of the late William Marshall Taylor and Goldie Linton Taylor. On February 7, 1954 he married the love of his life, Rose Marie Jones at her home in Alpha.  They celebrated 66 wonderful years of marriage and renewed their vows at their home in Yorktown on their anniversary. Together they were blessed with one son and...

Charles (Hut) William Harvey entered his eternal home on February 9, 2020.  He was born February 24, 1946 to the late Linwood Nowlin Harvey and the late Florence Elizabeth Scruggs Train.  He was the husband of Patricia Edna Word Harvey for 45 years.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son Joel Linwood Harvey.  He is survived by his wife, Pat, son Brian and his wife Mandi, grandsons Ethan and Blaze.  Hut retired from Central Virginia...

Gloria Mae Fulcher Rosser, 64, of Farmville died Monday, February 10, 2020 in Keysville.  She was born September 25, 1955 in Fort Worth, Texas to the late Coley Fulcher.  She is survived by her mother Mae F. Fulcher of Farmville and daughter April R. Doyle of Ireland.  Graveside funeral services will be held Thursday, February 13, 2020 at 1:00 p.m. in Westview Cemetery.  Memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association, P.O. Box...